Orbus Visual Communications® is North America’s largest producer and manufacturer of visual communications products and solutions for workplace interiors, retail environments, tradeshows and events. We help our customers communicate visually and build their brands. Brands within the Orbus Visual Communications group include The Exhibitors' Handbook®, The Promo Handbook™, Nimlok®, Fabric Images®, SEG Systems & Services®, and SignPro Systems®.

Headquartered in Woodridge, IL, we are seeking a Purchasing Associate to join our dynamic Procurement team.

***This position will sit onsite 5 days a week***

We are an aggressively growing company looking for candidates seeking long-term employment that will mature and develop with our business and who want to be rewarded for their positive contribution.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for job growth and advancement, while also having security and the ability to work in a creative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure continuity of supply using systems, strong communication and relationship skills
• Validate and execute supply plans for direct materials into active purchase orders
• Support other purchasing areas including indirect materials, new product introductions, MRO, and outside services
• Support lean methodologies and ISO standards
• Review purchase order acknowledgements for accuracy
• Manage supplier promise dates, shipping discrepancies, and past due POs for all branches
• Research and resolve purchase order price variances; authorize payments and manage expenses
• Track and identify supplier and industry price increases; identify areas for cost improvement
• Maintain inventory counts on select materials
• Research, support, and process inventory counts and adjustments
• Update vendor settings and price files in ERP environment
• Support promotions, non-standard buys, and special purchase objectives

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years working in a fast-paced procurement/purchasing role, or equivalent knowledge
• Knowledge of MRP processes within an ERP system a plus
• Must be capable of multi-tasking and communicate effectively to meet internal and external customer needs
• Degree preferred or equivalent experience; minimum high school diploma. Certifications preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• EXCELLENT teamwork, communication, time management, and phone skills
• Basic accounting acumen; analytics/math skills
• Ability to plan and organize one’s time and support other time zones; flexible work schedule may be offered or required
• Disciplined self-starter
• Demonstrates excellent, professional job performance in productivity, quality, safety, and attendance

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Woodridge, IL 60517 (Required)

Work Location: In person